Choosing an engagement ring is quite possibly one of the most difficult decisions a man has to make. Despite the fact that today many couples take on this task together, there are still those more...
Jewellery is a very personal thing and when designing jewellery, designers take great pride in creating pieces that exactly reflect the customer’s aspirations. This is a difficult task, but the skills...
With the recent increase in the popularity of white metal jewellery, the interest in rhodium plating has also increased. Jewellery designers such as Keith Gordon are offering this service as par for...
From the beginning of jewellery-making time Mother Nature’s influence has been seen in many different shapes and forms. The beauty of the natural world has been a source of inspiration for designers...
Chopard, the Swiss-based luxury jewellery giant, has recently brought the need for greater Fair mining regulations and practices in the jewellery industry into the public eye. At this year’s...
Casio makes the highly popular G-shock range of watches that are an example of high functionality within a reasonable price. Taking this range further, the company's recent offering is the high...
What To Look For In A DiamondEvery diamond is different but there are some universal standards used to categorise various levels of quality. Diamonds are measured by the "4 Cs"; Colour, cut, clarity...
The world of jewellery is an ever-changing one. While some trends are seemingly perennial, withstanding the test of time and staying relevant throughout the years, new fashions and fads crop up all...
Amanda Mansell is one of the exclusive jewellery designers hand-picked by the F and L Designer Guide team to feature in its online publication. Chosen for her unique designs, her innovative style and...
From the time of receiving its first royal charter back in 1327 The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, known today as the Goldsmith’s Company, has been one of the City of London’s Twelve Great Livery...
Sapphire engagement rings, diamond solitaires, vintage rings, halo settings and cushion cuts are but a few of the terms that that L and I have become extremely familiar since embarking on our quest...
Betrothal jewellery is traditionally associated with diamond or sapphire engagement rings, but that does not have to be the norm. In recent years other, more affordable precious stones have proven...
The Tiffany Yellow Diamond, thought to be one of the largest diamonds in existence, has a strange and mysterious past riddled with contradictions and half-truths. It would not be the most recommended...
When it comes to engagement rings, diamonds are the undisputed, unquestioned standard for topping stones. However, in recent years, a number of alternatives have gained levels of popularity which...
L and I have a friend, Millie, who is quite the expert in all things to do with astrology and the mysteries of the zodiac signs. She recently informed us that according to the stars, L and I were...